Interview With Joanna MacNeil by Kayla Spaan, after a $5 lunch hour Pilates Class.
Kayla:
“Welcome to Many Rivers! Can you tell us about what you teach here?
Joanna:
“I am teaching Pilates and I am excited to be sharing my knowledge, and experiences with other peoples experiences. The times I teach are: Tuesdays ~$5~ Lunch Hour Pilates~ 12-1p.m. and Thursdays Beginners Pilates 7:15-8:15 p.m. Pilates is an art that can be mastered. Even though it seems like a beginners level class, everyday is a different work of concentration, precision, focus, and exploring the mind~body connection. This is starting from the foundations Pilates.”
Kayla:
“When you first began practicing Pilates, did you notice things shifting in you?”
Joanna:
“Yes, I had a new body. Hee hee he (laughing out loud). I came to Pilates from boxing. I was a competitive kick-boxer and had many many injuries. I was braking down and being broken. Yoga was helping me with my flexibility, but I needed something to help me with my structural alignment and to give me strength in the areas that were really weak. I was introduced Pilates and it gave me exactly what I needed to have that; ways to engage the little muscles that we don't really think about, that do so much work in our bodies. There's so much more to gain from optimally functioning aspects of the body when you exercise this way. It repaired me from neck injuries, two rib injuries and chronic upper back distress. Pilates helps me. It helps me find my inner ruler. Where I can re-position and get straight again.”
Kayla:
“So people with injuries can take this class?”
Joanna:
"Definitely, it's a beautiful practice for pre-and post rehabilitation. Pilates is non-impact, which is the wonderful thing about it. It puts your body into a gentle place where you engage your body in a way with gravity. That is not the same impact as running on a treadmill. You really are connected to your body and that helps you recover and heal. This practice is also great for athletes and desk jockeys, the people who work at their desks far too often, like artists! All are welcome and invited, No prior experience necessary.”
Thank You!
Joanna Macneil
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Bio:
Joanna’s exploration into the mind body connection began at a young age when a coach imprinted the words “it’s all in your head” into her mind before going into competition. Physically she was ready, but winning was only an option if she was mentally prepared. This was the beginning of Joanna’s journey exploring the depths of her strength both physically and mentally. Years down the road Joanna found Pilates at a time in her athletic life when she needed rehabilitation and optimization of her strength. It quickly proved to be an invaluable tool teaching her new foundations of how to optimize her body and mind.
While staying true to the core principles of Pilates Joanna allows her passion for the body, and the science that lies behind it to guide her practice. With a kind heart she motivates through her clients through movement, building their confidence, helping them discover and develop their physical and mental strength. She believes a sense of humor combined with discipline is a winning combination for success in any fitness goal!
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